Finance Assistant – Part-Time, 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract
We are seeking an organised and proactive Finance Assistant with particular focus on credit control experience to support our finance team on a part-time basis for a six-month fixed-term contract.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who is confident managing customer accounts, chasing outstanding payments, and supporting accurate day-to-day financial administration. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance & Admin team to maintain strong financial controls, support cash flow, and deliver a professional service to colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
· Carry out credit control activities, including monitoring overdue accounts and following up with customers by phone and email.
· Maintain accurate customer account records and update notes following credit control activity.
· Issue customer statements, copy invoices, and payment reminders as required.
· Allocate customer payments.
· Support sales ledger administration, including invoice processing and query resolution.
· Assist with month-end tasks and general finance administration.
· Build positive working relationships with customers, colleagues, and suppliers.
· Escalate payment issues or account concerns appropriately and in a timely manner.
About You
We are looking for someone with strong attention to detail, a professional telephone manner, and the confidence to manage credit control conversations in a clear and customer-focused way.
Essential Skills and Experience
· Previous experience in a finance, accounts, or credit control role.
· Good working knowledge of sales ledger processes and debt collection procedures.
· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
· Good numeracy skills and a high level of accuracy.
· Confident using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and finance/accounting systems.
· Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and work independently when required.
· A positive, flexible, and team-focused approach.
Desirable
· Experience of Netsuite – this is not essential as full training will be given.
· Experience working in a small or busy finance team.
What We Offer
· A supportive and friendly working environment.
· Varied finance duties with the opportunity to make an immediate impact.
· Pro rata holiday entitlement and applicable benefits.
· Flexible part-time working arrangements.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a short covering note outlining your relevant finance and credit control experience. Please include your availability and preferred working pattern.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Recruitment decisions will be based on skills, experience, and role requirements.
Pay: £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
